Congratulations to TNO and Dr Steven Dhondt on bringing human-centricity into the Dutch productivity debate ❗ Steven Dhondt was interviewed by Dutch financial newspaper "Het Financieele Dagblad" about a broader approach to productivity growth and the future of Dutch industry.👏

What does successful technology adoption really mean for the people who use it at work? Two new @seismec.bsky.social publications highlight why understanding different stakeholder perspectives matters when introducing new technologies into the workplace. 🔗 seismec.eu/resources-pu...

What makes Industry 5.0 different from Industry 4.0? It's a shift from focusing solely on automation and productivity to putting workers at the heart of technology. Check the @seismec.bsky.social AGILE Framework for Participation below. Know more about the project: seismec.eu/about-seisme...

What does "successful" technology adoption really mean? The latest @australo.bsky.social Newsletter features two new @seismec.bsky.social scientific publications exploring stakeholder perspectives on occupational exoskeleton adoption in warehouse settings. 📖 Read more here⤵️

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The August Edition of the #AUSTRALONewsletter is now available!IYou will be able to find the latest news from our projects portfolio: from interviews, to updates of the progress of our projects, through to our press releases and new projects' KoMs. www.linkedin.com/pulse/austra...

As part of the ongoing pilot preparations, representatives from Erasmus University Rotterdam, SD Worx, and Technische Universität Berlin visited Fratelli Piacenza for an on-site meeting to explore the company's production environment. Read more about the pilot site here: seismec.eu/pilot-fratel...

The next generation of engineers is already building the future. 🤖 @seismec.bsky.social was proud to support Pink To The Future, the robotics team from Van Maerlantlyceum, at the FIRST® Tech Challenge European Premier Event 2026 in Eindhoven. Read more: seismec.eu/2026/08/04/s...

SEISMEC supports young innovators at the FIRST® Tech Challenge European Premier Event 2026 - SEISMEC | Piloting the Shift to Human-Centric Industry

Innovation starts with the next generation. That is why SEISMEC was proud to be represented at the FIRST® Tech Challenge (FTC) European Premier Event 2026, held in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, from 16–...

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The @ec.europa.eu has launched the 2nd phase of consultations on the upcoming Quality Jobs Act, placing algorithmic management, AI in the workplace, worker participation, skills, and health and safety at the centre of the discussion: 🌐 employment-social-affairs.ec.europa.eu/news/commiss...

Commission opens second-phase consultation on Quality Jobs Act

The European Commission has launched the second-phase consultation with European social partners on the upcoming Quality Jobs Act. This new law aims to improve working conditions, health and safety an...

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🧐 How can digital transformation empower workers rather than overwhelm them? The @seismec.bsky.social Framework for Human-Centric Digital Transformation applies the Job Demands–Resources model to help organisations balance technological innovation with worker well-being. seismec.eu/about-seisme...

💬 In our latest #WhosBehindSEISMEC interview, Lukas Sommeregger from Infineon shares how industry and research are working together to develop human-centric AI for manufacturing by validating solutions in real-world pilots in SEISMEC🤝

How do you turn human-centric principles into real workplace transformation ❓ To achieve this goal SEISMEC will: ✅ advance pilot activities, ✅ translate real-world evidence into practical guidelines, ✅ strengthen policy recommendations, ✅ continue addressing key challenges. seismec.eu/resources/

🧐 How can organisations ensure that #AI supports people, not just productivity? A new article on the @seismec.bsky.social website explores key insights from Prof. Dr. Steven Dhondt's presentation at the EUROFEDOP meeting in Helsinki. 🔗 Read the article on our website: seismec.eu/2026/07/22/c...

Collective bargaining on artificial intelligence at work – Steven Dhondt presentation at EUROFEDOP 2026 - SEISMEC | Piloting the Shift to Human-Centric Industry

Recent advances in artificial intelligence have intensified discussions about the governance of digital technologies in the workplace. Alongside technical innovation, increasing attention is being giv...

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🏭The future of manufacturing is human-centred. A recent study published in Sustainable Futures explores the growing importance of Industry 5.0, highlighting that its success depends on balancing technological innovation with human wellbeing, and sustainability. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Industry 5.0: revolution or repackaging? unveiling the ambiguities of the new industrial era

The fifth industrial revolution – also named Industry 5.0 – emerged to address the shortcomings of Industry 4.0 and recognize human centrality, resili…

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📬 @seismec.bsky.social NEWSwave #5 is now on our website! In this edition, you'll find updates from the SEISMEC, Pilots in Practice interview series, project participation in major European events, and news from our sister projects. 📖 Read here: lnkd.in/duQShnK7 🔔 Don't forget to subscribe!

At the Industry 5.0 Summer Sessions in Kortrijk, Belgium, @seismec.bsky.social joined forces with sister projects PROSPECTS 5.0, Bridges 5.0 and SkillAIbility to explore practical approaches to Industry 5.0. Read more here ⤵️ seismec.eu/2026/07/03/t...

Turning Ideas into Action in Kortrijk, Belgium at the Summer of Industry 5.0 - SEISMEC | Piloting the Shift to Human-Centric Industry

What happens when you replace a traditional conference with two days of hands-on collaboration?  At the Industry 5.0 Summer Sessions, held on 24–25 June 2026 in Kortrijk, Belgium, participants discove...

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🎉 1,000 followers and counting! Last week, the @seismec.bsky.social LinkedIn community reached an exciting milestone of over 1,000 followers! Thank you to everyone who follows our journey towards more human-centred, and resilient workplaces. Follow us also there: www.linkedin.com/company/seis...

🌊 A new wave of @seismec.bsky.social news has arrived! We share inspiring workshops, international events, latest updates from our pilot sites and collaborations with sister projects! Dive into SEISMEC NEWSwave #5 and catch up on everything you've missed! 🌍📬 www.linkedin.com/pulse/seisme...

SEISMEC lecture for summer vibes! Newswave #5

Dear reader, As summer approaches and many of us start dreaming about holidays, sunshine, and a well-deserved break, SEISMEC continues to bring inspiring stories from across Europe. In this edition, w...

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🌊 Ready to ride the @seismec.bsky.social NEWSwave? Subscribe to the SEISMEC Newsletter and enjoy: ✅ Fresh updates on how human-centred technologies ✅ Behind-the-scenes stories, interviews, events, and pilot experiences ✅ Early access to project results Hop on the NEWSwave here: bit.ly/4xGq07N

A great two days at the e-HRM Conference 2026 – Beyond AI: HRM and the Work of the Future! Our colleagues from SD Worx, TNO, and Erasmus University Rotterdam presented SEISMEC approach for "Piloting the shift to human-centric Industry 5.0". Congratulations! 👏

Congratulations to Arina Rahma on presenting your @seismec.bsky.social research at the EPOC Conference! 👏 Your work on "Adaptive Paradox and "Ergonomic Displacement" offers valuable insights into how workers experience and respond to advanced technologies in the workplace!

📬 In the freshly baked @australo.bsky.social Newsletter some of the latest activities from the @seismec.bsky.social are fetaured, including highlights from the General Assembly and the workshop “What does Industry 5.0 look like in real companies? Human-Centric Companies in Practice. Have a look ⤵️

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🚀 Our new AUSTRALO newsletter is out! At AUSTRALO, we believe in making European research and innovation accessible and human. Inside 👇 🎙️ In the spotlight: We sit down with Marva Arampatzi, ✈️ #AUSTRALOtrips 📡 Project updates www.linkedin.com/pulse/austra... #AUSTRALOnewsletter

🌍SEISMEC reached the global stage at the International Communication Association Annual Conference 2026 in Cape Town, where Veronika Bak presented two studies on worker participation, employee voice, communication inequalities, and human-centred approaches to sociotechnical change and AI governance👏

🧐 What does it take to put people truly at the centre of technological innovation? Read the full recap and discover how collaboration, co-design, and human-centricity continue to drive SEISMEC forward: seismec.eu/2026/06/04/c...

Collaboration, Co-Design and Human-Centricity at the heart of the SEISMEC General Assembly - SEISMEC | Piloting the Shift to Human-Centric Industry

The SEISMEC consortium came together last week for its General Assembly, bringing partners from across Europe to reflect on progress, exchange experiences, and define the next steps towards a more hum...

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🌿 Are you a destination manager looking for better ways to understand visitor flows? Dejan Iskra showcases the Green Karst pilot in Slovenia, where destination managers are working together to monitor tourism activity in natural parks and protected areas. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldOA...

SEISMEC Pilot Sites In Practice - Tourism management for protected natural sites at GREEN KARST

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Virtual reality meets human-centred innovation!🥽 At Ateş Wind Power in Türkiye, our partners tested a VR welding training solution together with workers, gathering valuable feedback to improve learning experiences and ensure technology is developed with users at its core: seismec.eu/2026/05/28/t...

Testing VR welding training with workers at ATES in Turkey - SEISMEC | Piloting the Shift to Human-Centric Industry

From 20 to 22 April, TNO and TUB visited ATES in Turkey to conduct measurements. Over the course of three days, ATES employees participated in a nearly finalised welding VR training. During this train...

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Congratulations once again to the SELANA team and founders Chingiskhan Kazakhstan 🤠 and Max Schalow 👨‍🚀 on being featured in the @forbes.com "30 Under 30" list 🎉 seismec.eu/2026/05/28/c...

Congratulations to SELANA founders on their "Forbes 30 under 30" recognition! - SEISMEC | Piloting the Shift to Human-Centric Industry

We are pleased to share great news from one of the SEISMEC pilots: SELANA founders Chingiskhan Kazakhstan and Max Schalow have been included in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. This recognition acknowledg...

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What does human-centred digital transformation look like in practice? Our 4th Online Workshop playlist brings together real pilot experiences from across Europe on AI-assisted manufacturing, XR training, and smart tourism. 🎥 Explore the playlist here ⤵️ www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

SEISMEC 4th Workshop - Human-Centric Companies: Insights from Real-World Industry 5.0 Innovations - YouTube

This playlist brings together presentations from the SEISMEC 4th Online Workshop, showcasing real-world examples of human-centred digital transformation acro...

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SEISMEC is joining the conversation at "AI Hype, Hope and Humanity" in Rotterdam this September 🔥 We will explore how AI can create real societal impact responsibly, ethically and with people at the centre. 📍 Rotterdam, The Netherlands 📅 29 September – 2 October 2026 www.eur.nl/en/events/ai...

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AI Hype, Hope and Humanity is a three-day conference bringing together researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and societal partners working on AI.

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As the @seismec.bsky.social General Assembly finished, we would like to sincerely thank all partners, speakers, workshop facilitators, and participants for their valuable contributions, insightful discussions, engaging presentations, and active participation throughout the meeting 👏

The final sessions of the meeting focused on cross-pilot learning, collaboration, and reflection on the project’s achievements and future direction. Partners were exchanging experiences across innovation areas, strengthening collaboration between pilots and identifying common lessons learned.

This morning’s workshop sessions at the SEISMEC General Assembly focused on important dimensions of human-centred digital transformation: mutual human-AI learning in the workplace, the future of skills development, econometric assessment results, policy agendas, and the development of roadmaps.